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Jessica and I sat down to talk about several stories from the past week involving religion and politics.

— We're having a 500th episode party in Aurora, Illinois on Saturday, October 7. Details are here!

— "Project 2025" is a Christian Nationalist fever dream that would destroy American democracy. (1:39)

— "Savior Complex" explores the dark side of an infamous Christian missionary in Uganda. (19:37)

— A new federal report says Liberty University isn't keeping its students safe. (37:50)

— North Dakota GOP lawmaker Brandon Prichard went on a theocratic, homophobic tirade. (49:15)

— With more abuse lawsuits on the horizon, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has declared bankruptcy. (1:01:59)

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